Nebraska Dams
2,954 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,954
High Hazard
156
5.3%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
812
Average Age
51 yrs
Hazard Classification
High156 (5.3%)
Significant215 (7.3%)
Low2,582 (87.4%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory1,438 (48.7%)
Fair304 (10.3%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory812 (27.5%)
Not Rated400 (13.5%)
Federal
40
State
54
Local
1,181
Private
1,641
Tallest Dams
- Medicine Creek Dam165 ft
- Kingsley 162 ft
- Trenton Dam144 ft
- Davis Creek Dam144 ft
- Enders Dam134 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Medicine Creek DamHigh
- Kingsley High
- Trenton DamHigh
- Davis Creek DamHigh
- Enders DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Nebraska
Showing 1501–1525 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Foods Dam Madison County | 20 | 1976 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Madison Foods Lagoon Dam - Cell 7 Madison County | 29 | 1995 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Magee Dam Lancaster County | 33 | 1996 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Mahloch Kastanek Dam Saline County | 27 | 1969 | Low | Poor |
| Majerus Dam Richardson County | 45 | 2003 | Low | Poor |
| Malena Farms Lagoon 2 Dam Platte County | 38 | 2006 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Maloney Lincoln County | 44 | 1935 | High | Satisfactory |
| Maneman-Haveman Dam Cass County | 55 | 1997 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Maple Creek Recreation Area Dam Colfax County | 55 | 2010 | High | Satisfactory |
| Mardel Copple Dam Dakota County | 37 | 2008 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Marotz Farm Pond Dam Stanton County | 24 | 1990 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Marshalek Road Dam Lancaster County | 31 | 1979 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Marsh Dam Richardson County | 31 | 2004 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Martin Dam Saunders County | 25 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Marvin Mueller Dam Lancaster County | 31 | 2013 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam Furnas County | 27 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam 4057 Gosper County | 33 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam 8467 Boone County | 41 | 1995 | Low | Not Rated |
| Maska Dam Franklin County | 14 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Maskenthine Dam Stanton County | 53 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Maskenthine Sediment Dam Stanton County | 35 | 1995 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Mason Nelms Dam Red Willow County | 19 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Massey Dam 9444 Harlan County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Mathiesen Dam 159 Washington County | 31 | 1968 | Low | Poor |
| Mathiesen Dam 2720 Washington County | 37 | 2003 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.